The Washington Redskins have hired former NFL executive Brian Lafemina to be their new president of business operations and chief operating officer. He will report to team owner Daniel Snyder. According to a club spokesman, former Redskins president of business operations Dennis Greene is still with the organization and will now report to Lafemina.

Fantasy Tip: Prior to his injury last year, Thompson had emerged as a dynamic weapon in the passing game. Expect the same role for Thompson in 2018, and he should be an excellent flex option in PPR formats.

Washington Redskins OG Arie Kouandjio (quadriceps) will have surgery this week to repair a partially torn quadriceps, according to a source. He'll miss several months, but a firm timetable will be known after surgery.

Washington Redskins OG Arie Kouandjio (quad) suffered what is believed to be a torn quad muscle, according to sources. He is expected to need eight months to recover, putting his availability for the 2018 season in jeopardy.

Fantasy Tip: Guice has a good chance to be the starting running back for the Redskins during his rookie season. Owners should monitor his situation during training camp to see what his role will be for 2018. Guice can be a No. 2 or No. 3 running back in fantasy leagues if he receives most of the carries.

Washington Redskins first-round draft choice DT Da'Ron Payne signed a four-year contract with the Redskins Thursday, May 10, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal includes a fifth-year option.

Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice has the fortune, as a rookie, of already knowing when he'll be on the field. Head coach Jay Gruden has made it clear that Guice will be in on first and second downs with RB Chris Thompson maintaining his passing-down role. Gruden added that Guice needs to improve his pass protection, but he also gave Guice credit for being a good pass-catcher.

Fantasy Tip: Guice and Thompson have the ability to form quite the dynamic duo in the nation's capital. Guice's role is more suited for standard leagues since Thompson will be in on the majority of passing situations. In either format, Guice is an RB2 candidate as Washington's primary ball-carrier.

Washington Redskins RB Chris Thompson will continue to be the top option out of the backfield on passing downs despite the arrival of second-round RB Derrius Guice, according to ESPN's John Keim, who believes Jordan Reed's health will affect the degree to which Thompson needs to be leaned on in 2018.

Fantasy Tip: In six games with Reed last season, Thompson was targeted 21 times and caught 18 passes with two touchdowns. In four games Thompson played without Reed, the former was targeted 31 times with 21 receptions and two touchdowns. Considering Reed's durability issues, Thompson figures to be busy at some point again this season. And as long as Thompson stays healthy, Guice's role in the passing game figures to be limited. Consider Guice a low-end RB2 at best and Thompson a high-end RB3/flex.